NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSC
Software today announced the acquisition of Simufact
Engineering. Simufact is an industry leader in simulation of metal
forming and joining processes. Based on best-in-class nonlinear
simulation software technology, Simufact.forming
and Simufact.welding
are metal forming and welding process simulation tools used by
aerospace, automotive, and machinery industries, their parts and
materials suppliers, as well as major Original Equipment Manufacturers
(OEMs) to realize significant savings from reducing shop-floor tryouts
of their manufacturing processes.

Simufact’s customers in the metal forming industry that leverage process
simulation confirm that they have reduced physical testing up to 50%
following implementation of Simufact’s software. Moreover, they confirm
that cycle times for new part developments can be reduced from 3 weeks
to 1 week. MSC customers will realize even greater savings from
simulating the entire process chain with Simufact and MSC’s tools, to
gain a better understanding of the as-manufactured condition of the
product.

“Too often, our customers tell me that poorly-understood manufacturing
processes result in products that don’t function as designed and
simulated,” said Dominic Gallello, President & CEO of MSC Software. “By
connecting Simufact’s manufacturing process oriented tools to design
simulation, we can better assist our customers with their drive for
‘first time right’.”

“It is tremendously exciting to make the leap to a global company,” said
Michael Wohlmuth, Co-founder and CEO of Simufact. “Our team eagerly
anticipates replicating our success with new companies and in more
countries.” Dr. Hendrik Schafstall, Co-founder and CTO of Simufact
added: “Being a direct member of the MSC family offers additional
advantages: We will be able to accelerate the technology development;
our customers can look forward to greater innovation.” Simufact’s
software solutions have been noted within the manufacturing engineering
community for their ease of use, their ability to simulate a broad range
of physics with great accuracy (thermal/materials/ mechanics), and for
being uniquely well suited for process chain simulation.

Simufact Engineering is a global provider of metal forming and joining
simulation software and related services to manufacturing industries.
Based on a high level of professional competence and years of experience
in metal processing technology, the company has proven to be an
important partner for designing and optimizing manufacturing processes
including hot forging, cold forming, sheet metal forming, rolling, ring
rolling, open die forging, mechanical joining, heat treatment, and
welding. Twenty years after its founding, Simufact’s dynamically growing
customer base exceeds 500 companies.

Simufact, Simufact.forming and Simufact.welding are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Simufact Engineering GmbH.

About MSC Software

MSC Software is one of the ten original software companies and a global
leader in helping product manufacturers to advance their engineering
methods with simulation software and services. As a trusted partner, MSC
Software helps companies improve quality, save time, and reduce
costs associated with design and test of manufactured products. Academic
institutions, researchers, and students employ MSC’s technology to
expand individual knowledge as well as expand the horizon of simulation.
MSC Software employs 1,100 professionals in 20 countries. For additional
information about MSC Software’s products and services, please visit: www.mscsoftware.com